Today the council from the Cherokee Nation, United Keetowah Band of Cherokee Indians and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians gathered on the site of the Kituwah mound in Cherokee,N.C. for the official meeting of Tri-Council. As a special treat, the EBCI Cherokee Warriors opened the ceremony with the traditional war cry and a dance. Take a look! | Cherokee Nation

Today Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. delivers this update on the 68th Annual Cherokee National Holiday. With COVID-19 cases increasing across the state and country, and public health experts predicting a spike in infections as fall begins, an event as large as our annual holiday requires careful planning. A decision on the holiday had to be made now to protect the health and safety of our citizens. After careful consideration and in view of guidance from our public health exper